#2551
Posted: 1/6/10 at 9:54am
Well, I guess we have the odd combination of "Babalu" and "My Soul to Take" to look forward to.
The Raúl E. Esparza "Spread the Love" Thread, Part Four — Page 103
#2552
Posted: 1/6/10 at 10:13am
For what it's worth, Wes Craven has done some considerable revisions and reshooting of the ending of My Soul To Take. To the point where Raul's character isn't even Raul any more - it's a stuntman in gory, freaky makeup.
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#2553
Posted: 1/6/10 at 12:46pm
You know, that could be good news for me. It feels like an excuse not to bother to see the film at all, or to not wait to see the end. I remember the photo of Raul and his stunt double during the filming - at the least the stunt double got a re-shoot check!
#2554
Posted: 1/6/10 at 1:23pm
This is what the bad guy looks like now in the reworked ending:
No trace of Raul there. I think the guy under that makeup is a stuntman named Manny Siverio.
No trace of Raul there. I think the guy under that makeup is a stuntman named Manny Siverio.
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#2555
Posted: 1/6/10 at 2:03pm
From someone's blog today comes this not really new information about Leap of Faith:
Scoop: “Leap Of Faith” Back On Track
Here’s a scoop for you: the musical version of “Leap of Faith,” based on the 1992 Steve Martin-starring movie about an evangelist, will get a production later this year. Out-of-town first, then Broadway if things go well. A workshop of the show, with music by Alan Menken (”Little Shop of Horrors,” “Beauty and the Beast”) and lyrics by Glenn Slater, was done last year with Taylor Hackford as director and Rob Ashford as choreographer. LemonWade hears that Ashford will both direct and choreograph the show in its next incarnation, which will star Raul Esparza. But first Ashford has to do the Broadway revival of “Promises, Promises,” starring Sean Hayes and Kristin Chenoweth.
Lemonwade.com
Scoop: “Leap Of Faith” Back On Track
Here’s a scoop for you: the musical version of “Leap of Faith,” based on the 1992 Steve Martin-starring movie about an evangelist, will get a production later this year. Out-of-town first, then Broadway if things go well. A workshop of the show, with music by Alan Menken (”Little Shop of Horrors,” “Beauty and the Beast”) and lyrics by Glenn Slater, was done last year with Taylor Hackford as director and Rob Ashford as choreographer. LemonWade hears that Ashford will both direct and choreograph the show in its next incarnation, which will star Raul Esparza. But first Ashford has to do the Broadway revival of “Promises, Promises,” starring Sean Hayes and Kristin Chenoweth.
Lemonwade.com
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#2556
Posted: 1/6/10 at 8:43pm
In the meantime, Raul should do GLEE guest spot like everyone else on Broadway!
#2557
Posted: 1/6/10 at 8:47pm
There's no sense of chronology in that post other than that it references Promises, Promises. So in other words, it's pretty useless.
I would actually, in all seriousness, love to see him do an episode or two of Glee.
Reworked villain: sexy, obviously.
Psyched for this weekend, it's time to get that boy singing again.
A work of art is an invitation to love.
I would actually, in all seriousness, love to see him do an episode or two of Glee.
Reworked villain: sexy, obviously.
Psyched for this weekend, it's time to get that boy singing again.
#2558
Posted: 1/7/10 at 12:29am
Ooh, I would love to know what Raul thinks about Glee.
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#2559
Posted: 1/7/10 at 5:17pm
They should put him on with Chenowyth so we get our delayed DAISIES duet!
#2560
Posted: 1/9/10 at 11:23pm
Holy sh*t you guys that was unbelievable.
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#2561
Posted: 1/10/10 at 12:26am
Also, according to IMDB, he'll be on this week's episode of Law and Order. Airs Friday night.
A work of art is an invitation to love.
Updated On: 1/10/10 at 12:26 AM
#2562
Posted: 1/10/10 at 12:37am
Luv, details please! So the show was awesome? What did he sing, etc.?
#2563
Posted: 1/10/10 at 11:07am
Emcee - tell us more please!
#2564
Posted: 1/10/10 at 11:14am
Judging by the previews he's a prime suspect in a case. For fans of The Daily Show, Samantha Bee's going to guest star as well, as some talk show host.
#2565
Posted: 1/10/10 at 11:40am
Yesss, I love her. And The Daily Show. But yeah, I was on the phone with a friend last night, and she mentioned that she saw him on the preview, so she went to check IMDB and sure enough, there it was.
Um, so yeah. Last night was pretty incredible. I don't think I really knew what it was heading in -- I kind of thought they were going to do some Latin-inspired arrangements of showtunes, or something, but it was actually a big thing to honor Desi Arnaz, his career, his influence on the American perception of Latinos, and of course, on American music. So it basically charted his career; they did a couple of arrangements of familiar stuff (like Old Devil Moon), but it was mostly stuff that he either performed, or inspired him, or was inspired by him. And so I think anybody who knows about Raul's background, knowing that, can imagine how important an opportunity this was for him, to get to perform music that he (and his parents) grew up on, and music that is very much a part of who he is. He was on fire. He looked happy and proud up there, as he should have been, and was clearly thrilled and moved to be doing this. He sounded awesome, danced, and totally killed it. It was overall a great show (but I love Latin music), and I'm so glad I saw it.
I'll post the song list shortly.
A work of art is an invitation to love.
Um, so yeah. Last night was pretty incredible. I don't think I really knew what it was heading in -- I kind of thought they were going to do some Latin-inspired arrangements of showtunes, or something, but it was actually a big thing to honor Desi Arnaz, his career, his influence on the American perception of Latinos, and of course, on American music. So it basically charted his career; they did a couple of arrangements of familiar stuff (like Old Devil Moon), but it was mostly stuff that he either performed, or inspired him, or was inspired by him. And so I think anybody who knows about Raul's background, knowing that, can imagine how important an opportunity this was for him, to get to perform music that he (and his parents) grew up on, and music that is very much a part of who he is. He was on fire. He looked happy and proud up there, as he should have been, and was clearly thrilled and moved to be doing this. He sounded awesome, danced, and totally killed it. It was overall a great show (but I love Latin music), and I'm so glad I saw it.
I'll post the song list shortly.
#2566
Posted: 1/10/10 at 12:15pm
Ok, and here's the program:
Act 1:
Tico Tico - Orchestra
I'll See You in C-u-b-a - Lucie
Vira y Vira (Keep on Kicking) - Orchestra
Cuban Pete - Raul
Simalu - Raul
Cachita - Raul
Amor - Raul
Bésame Mucho - Valarie
Old Devil Moon (from Finian's Rainbow) - Lucie and Valarie
Brazil (Aquarela Do Brasil) - Orchestra
"Latin Geography" Medley: A Rainy Night in Rio; You Can in Yucatan; Guadalajara; Let Guatemala Take Care of Itself; Managua, Nicaragua; Jipijapa; Pernambuco; In Santiago, Chile (Tain't Chilly At All) - Lucie, Valarie and Raul
Granada - Raul
Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps (Quizás, Quizás, Quizás) - Valarie
Ruma Matumba - Lucie
Act 2:
Oriente - Orchestra
Arnaz Jam - Desi Arnaz, Jr. and Orchestra
What Am I Gonna Do About You? (from Ladies' Man) - Lucie
The Peanut Vendor (El Manisero) - Orchestra
How High The Moon? (from Two For the Show) - Raul
Come Rain or Come Shine (from St. Louis Woman) - Valarie
Temptation (from Going Hollywood)- Orchestra
Without You (Tres Palabras) - Lucie and Raul
I Love Lucy Theme Song - Desi and Orchestra
Straw Hat Song - Raul, Lucie and Valarie
Cuban Cabby - Raul
Quiéreme Mucho (Yours) - Lucie
El Cumbanchero - Lucie
Babalu - Raul
A work of art is an invitation to love.
Act 1:
Tico Tico - Orchestra
I'll See You in C-u-b-a - Lucie
Vira y Vira (Keep on Kicking) - Orchestra
Cuban Pete - Raul
Simalu - Raul
Cachita - Raul
Amor - Raul
Bésame Mucho - Valarie
Old Devil Moon (from Finian's Rainbow) - Lucie and Valarie
Brazil (Aquarela Do Brasil) - Orchestra
"Latin Geography" Medley: A Rainy Night in Rio; You Can in Yucatan; Guadalajara; Let Guatemala Take Care of Itself; Managua, Nicaragua; Jipijapa; Pernambuco; In Santiago, Chile (Tain't Chilly At All) - Lucie, Valarie and Raul
Granada - Raul
Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps (Quizás, Quizás, Quizás) - Valarie
Ruma Matumba - Lucie
Act 2:
Oriente - Orchestra
Arnaz Jam - Desi Arnaz, Jr. and Orchestra
What Am I Gonna Do About You? (from Ladies' Man) - Lucie
The Peanut Vendor (El Manisero) - Orchestra
How High The Moon? (from Two For the Show) - Raul
Come Rain or Come Shine (from St. Louis Woman) - Valarie
Temptation (from Going Hollywood)- Orchestra
Without You (Tres Palabras) - Lucie and Raul
I Love Lucy Theme Song - Desi and Orchestra
Straw Hat Song - Raul, Lucie and Valarie
Cuban Cabby - Raul
Quiéreme Mucho (Yours) - Lucie
El Cumbanchero - Lucie
Babalu - Raul
Updated On: 1/10/10 at 12:15 PM
#2567
Posted: 1/10/10 at 1:13pm
Oh wow, Luv! That sounds like an incredible show.
#2568
Posted: 1/12/10 at 10:39am
Some pics from the show:
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#2569
Posted: 1/12/10 at 11:15am
And...the quote from the NY Times review:
But Mr. Esparza, whose parentage is Cuban, was the only one who infused the songs with a fiery theatrical intensity and nostril-flaring passion.
NY Times Full Review
But Mr. Esparza, whose parentage is Cuban, was the only one who infused the songs with a fiery theatrical intensity and nostril-flaring passion.
NY Times Full Review
#2570
Posted: 1/14/10 at 1:41am
As some people know, I’m just the tiniest bit obsessive about screencapping.
Here are a few images from the commercial for Raul’s episode of Law & Order. He plays a blackmailer, here getting caught in the act:
He’s so little!
Nice and shifty-eyed
Someone has been skipping the gym!
Here are a few images from the commercial for Raul’s episode of Law & Order. He plays a blackmailer, here getting caught in the act:
He’s so little!
Nice and shifty-eyed
Someone has been skipping the gym!
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#2571
Posted: 1/14/10 at 1:02pm
I wonder when they filmed this. He seemed in pretty good shape at BABALU.
#2572
Posted: 1/14/10 at 1:13pm
L&O tends to shoot on a tight schedule, about four to six weeks before airdate. So I'd say this was shot in early December.
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#2573
Posted: 1/15/10 at 7:42pm
Law and Order tonight!
#2574
Posted: 1/15/10 at 8:23pm
Watching now.
I think he looks great. Do we always have to keep such tabs on his weight?
I saw the Leap of Faith reading this week. I'm not going to say anything more because it's not my place, but I liked it a lot.
A work of art is an invitation to love.
I think he looks great. Do we always have to keep such tabs on his weight?
I saw the Leap of Faith reading this week. I'm not going to say anything more because it's not my place, but I liked it a lot.
Updated On: 1/15/10 at 08:23 PM
#2575
Posted: 1/15/10 at 8:53pm
ok am I crazy or was Danny Burstein the judge? It looked exactly like him..
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